App design courses can help you learn user interface design, prototyping, usability testing, and interaction design principles. You can build skills in creating wireframes, conducting user research, and implementing design feedback effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD, that support creating visually appealing and functional app layouts. You’ll also explore design systems and accessibility standards to ensure your apps are user-friendly and inclusive.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Institutional Review Board (IRB), Research, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Design, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Informed Consent, Psychology, Research and Design, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Communication, Business Communication, Graphic Design
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Security, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Network Security
Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Animation and Game Design, Design, Peer Review, Color Theory
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Amazon
Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Applications, Secure Coding, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Model View Controller, Responsive Web Design, Javascript
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dartmouth College
Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, Engineering Design Process, Experimentation, Materials science, 3D Modeling, Applied Mathematics
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Development Environment
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Parsons School of Design, The New School
Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Materials science, Risk Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Database Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Query Languages, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Debugging, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Databases, Data Validation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, Generative AI, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Serverless Computing, Load Balancing, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

California Institute of the Arts
Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory, Image Analysis, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Production Process, Manufacturing Processes, Data Collection, Data Storage, Manufacturing Operations, Systems Engineering, Digital Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Big Data, Computing Platforms
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks